Circa One, Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki St, Waterfront
Reviews of productions held at Circa One, Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki St, Waterfront
GRAVITY & GRACE
Wellington
07/03/2024 - 10/03/2024
"A triumphant portrayal of failure..
"Refreshing and reassuring insights into fallible humanity superbly presented..
Our Own Little Mess
Wellington
22/02/2024 - 25/02/2024
"Sets a very high bar for NZ Festival shows worth going to; deserves a long life and to travel far…..
The Supper Club
Wellington
20/01/2024 - 17/02/2024
"Prepare to be wooed and charmed..
"Expect the unexpected – our superstar never disappoints..
Treasure Island: The Pantomime
Wellington
18/11/2023 - 13/01/2024
"Jthan Morgan ‘unquestionable star’ in Circa’s panto..
"A treasure in itself that families of all persuasions will enjoy..
Two Guitars
Palmerston North, Wellington
30/09/2023 - 13/04/2024
"Comedic yet moving, timeless yet topical, challenging yet lyrical..
"Transcendent harmonies, complex characterisations, moving and theatrically fulfilling..
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Wellington
07/10/2023 - 04/11/2023
"Classic play with a contemporary twist..
"Wilde’s deliciously eloquent text delivered with fluency in a refreshing production..
VERBATIM 2023
Wellington
09/09/2023 - 16/09/2023
"Confronting recreation of true experiences expertly rendered..
"Fascinating, heartbreaking, yet entirely ordinary stories reflecting reality..
Public Service Announcements: Election 2023
Wellington
29/07/2023 - 26/08/2023
"Delivers high spirited political romp..
"Piling in boots and all – is that all we have left?..
I Want To Be Happy
Auckland, Wellington
18/08/2023 - 30/09/2023
"Leaves its audience very happy at having engaged with another Nightsong treasure..
"A transformative experience, a total delight, undeniably emotionally moving, gut-wrenchingly funny..
O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi Ma Le Pala'ai | The Liar, the Thief and the Coward
Wellington, Auckland
14/06/2023 - 23/03/2024
"Complex, rich, funny, and (at times) disturbing, 'O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi, Ma Le Pala’ai ~ The Liar, The Thief,…..
"A rollercoaster from being shocked, to hysterically laughing to fighting back tears..
Prima Facie
Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North
24/06/2023 - 26/05/2024
"A stunning and challenging night of theatre..
"'Something has to change': Standing ovation for Prima Facie at Circa..
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The Tantrum
Wellington
02/05/2023 - 05/05/2023
"The little people in the audience were enthralled..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington
09/03/2023 - 02/03/2024
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
"Outstanding stage spectacle stimulates thought and debate about how we look at the past to define our future..
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SKYDUCK: A CHINESE SPY COMEDY
Auckland, Wellington
14/03/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A consummate comedian with an unashamedly unique performance brings pure joy..
"A fun chance to watch a talented performer challenge himself to hit every mark at top speed..
Cringeworthy - Swinging in the 60s!
Wellington, Palmerston North
01/04/2023 - 17/03/2024
"Bingo for boomers: A sashay through the 60s at a thousand miles an hour..
"Smooth, confident, quality pop – enthralling and memorable..
In Bed with Schoenberg
Wellington
25/02/2023 - 17/03/2023
"Darker notes of a contradictory life..
"Universal themes of being misunderstood, underappreciated and displaced resonate amid the comedy..
BIG J : A New Legacy
Wellington
18/01/2023 - 28/01/2023
"A heartfelt vision of the humanity we all might share..
PINOCCHIO The Pantomime
Wellington
26/11/2022 - 23/12/2022
"New panto dame shines in Pinocchio – a classic fairytale with a contemporary twist..
"Full of fun and rich in resonance, guaranteed to appeal to all age groups..
OWLS DO CRY
Wellington, Hamilton
26/10/2022 - 13/11/2022
"Bold and clever show draws on Frame novel..
"A dynamic display of theatrical craft that amounts to less than the sum of its parts..
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THE KING OF TAKING
Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington
14/10/2022 - 25/03/2023
"Entertaining excellence that pricks the pretensions of those in power..
"Masterful miming and a theatre full of laughter..
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THE WASP
Wellington
01/10/2022 - 29/10/2022
"Truly unmissable – yet unpredictable..
SKIN TIGHT
Wellington
27/08/2022 - 24/09/2022
"Muscular piece of poetry a real attention grabber..
"Enthralling to witness, enriching to ponder..